Foia Release Unclassified Complete

733667-002-009-0032

National Archives and Records Administration

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Department
National Archives and Records Administration
Original size
1.4 MB
External ID
8c3a4e06d8a4fa593a1979940de644c125d15f991291e80bda1142c8f9bdfbb5
Confidence
85%
Credibility
80%

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Intelligence summary

A request for information regarding an unidentified object that reportedly stalked a Japanese airline, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration in 1987.

Tags & topics

Aviation SafetyPublic InquiryUAP Incident 1987FAAJapanPublic RequestUAP

Locations referenced

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Coal Valley, IL Incident Location Medium …ained through your agency in regard to the unidentified object which stalked the Japanese Airline recently. I have enclosed a stamped self-addressed envelope f
Anchorage, AK Incident Location Unresolved March 5, 1987 Federal Aviation Administration Box 14 Anchorage, Alaska - 99501 Re: Japanese Airline Incident Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to information given on

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Jun 15, 1987

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March 5, 1987 Federal Aviation Administration Box 14 Anchorage, Alaska - 99501 Re: Japanese Airline Incident Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to information given on the Paul Harvey Noon Broadcast, I wish to request copies of information & pictures, etc. available and which he Said can be obtained through your agency in regard to the unidentified object which stalked the Japanese Airline recently. I have enclosed a stamped self-addressed envelope for your use in returning said material. Very truly View Aho I. AMES 139 East Ist Street Coal Valley, Illinois - 61240 Telephone: (309) 799-7366 Encl.